“What else?” I need to know everything she heard before I can make a decision.
“My father said that he was going to have her killed when she went out on Friday. That he needed her to be out of the way.” Shaking my head, this makes no sense.
“Are you sure that’s what you heard?” I ask more for myself than her. She climbs out of my lap. Cocking my head to the side, I take her in. The strength that has taken hold in the matter of seconds draws me in.
“Don’t you dare condescend me. I’m not a fool, Cordae!” My full name leaving her lips shouldn’t be so sexy at a time like this, but my cock instantly knows what it wants.
“I am in no way condescending you, Ava. I need facts! Cold hard truths!” My tone has grown harsh as she raises her eyebrows.
“Do you think I’d just call you for no reason, Mr. Vitale?” Oh how that makes me that much harder. This woman and her mouth are going to pay for that.
“No, I don’t believe you would, Miss Sinclair, but how can I be assured that you aren’t a part of this scheme that your father and Gambino are plotting against me? Who knows the inner workings of my home more than you?” I watch her as she gasps for air. It’s almost as though I’ve punched her in the stomach. Without another word, Ava turns to walk out of my bedroom. That isn’t an option.
“You will stop right there!” I roar loudly. Much to my surprise, she does. Her movements cease. I stand and make my way towards her in a few short strides with a new purpose.
“Why would you tell me this and walk away?” Leaning closer to her, I breathe against her neck. She can feel the heat coming off me, I see her shudder.
“They said they were coming after you. I thought you should know.” She tries to keep her breathing calm but she’s failing miserably.
“Is that the only reason, Miss Sinclair?” Brushing her hair over her shoulder, I expose her neck to me. Brushing my lips over her flesh, she moans slightly.
“Is everything about sex to you?” When I bite down on her shoulder, I can feel just how much she wants this, she wants me.
“Not everything, Miss Sinclair. Just where you come into play. You seem to evoke the darkness in me.” Ava’s breath catches before she spins around to face me.
“So you admit that I am a sex toy for you?” The trepidation in her eyes amuses me. Is that what she’s afraid of?
“Miss Sinclair, did you realize that in this lifestyle it’s best to show no emotion? I can see the fear behind that question.” Blinking rapidly, she tries to look away but that’s not happening. Grabbing her face roughly in my hand, I snap her gaze back to mine.
“Don’t look away when I’m speaking to you.” The low growl jolts her slightly.
“Yes.” The only answer I needed to hear. Lifting her, I place her on the bed before ripping her clothing to shreds. Tossing the remains to the floor, I strip quickly before sliding the condom on.
“You, Miss Sinclair, have played with my mind enough for one day.” Shoving her legs apart roughly, Ava watches me with intent. I climb on the bed between her thighs before lowering my head.
I run my tongue through her wetness as her body arches off the bed. So much fight in her yet with the flip of my tongue, it all vanishes. I groan against her pussy as I continue to work her over with my mouth. Alternating sucks and flicks of my tongue before sliding my fingers inside of her. Ava moans and I know just how close she is already. It makes me harder thinking of how easily I can instill an orgasm on her little body.
“My cock hasn’t even been inside of you yet, mia bella ragazza.” Whispering against her little bundle of nerves, I pump my fingers into her at a faster rhythm.
Her pussy clenches around my fingers as I suck at her sweetness. In another world, I could get lost in all things Ava but not in this one. Thrusting my fingers deeper inside of her, she clenches before letting her juices flow.
“Good girl.” Licking at all she has to offer, I smile to myself. It amazes me that only a few light touches have her coming undone before me. When I’m satisfied, I climb up her shaking body and thrust roughly into her. Gripping her hips in my hands, I slide so deep I never want to come out. Ava’s hands grip my arms as I roll myself deeper.
“You like being in the dark, Ava?” Her eyes open and latch onto mine as I push her limits. So haunted, yet beautiful, I find myself wondering if she could understand any of this. This world, me. Shoving the thoughts aside, I focus on solely her pleasure. I lean down and take her nipple between my teeth, tugging and flicking my tongue over the nub as I feel it harden in my mouth.
“Mmm.” I don’t know that I can ever get enough of her. Even when I want to strangle her or push her away, I find myself being drawn to her again. If I were any other man, it would be a distraction, but my focus is exactly where it needs to be.
Ava is my distraction in the bedroom, but that’s as far as I’m willing to let it go. Anything beyond that, I would be a foolish man. That is one thing I am not. Pushing back up, I let my fingers travel down her stomach to stop at her clit. Flicking my finger over it a few times, she arches her back.
“Cord.” Her voice whispers my name like it’s always supposed to be there.
“Say it again.” Feeling myself so close to release, I want to hear it, I need to hear it. Thrusting harder into her, she says it again.
“Cord!” Her whisper turns to a scream as I reach between us and circle her clit. Her pussy clenches and her legs lock around me. A few more rough thrusts and she comes hard. My body shakes with my own release but seeing the pure look of fulfillment on Ava’s face makes everything else worth it. My cock jerks inside of her as I give into what it wanted. Ava’s body shivers as she comes down from the orgasm that ripped through her body. I lean forward, resting myself on my arms as I cage them around her beautiful face.
“What role do you play in all this?” I ask her softly. It wasn’t meant to be offending to her, but I can see the look on her face.
“Get off me!” Shoving at me does little to make me move.
“That’s not what I meant. Do you think they know you heard them?” Ava visibly relaxes before closing her eyes.
“I don’t think so. I hurried out of there. The only person I passed on the way out was one of my father’s men.” Hearing her say that is a slight relief.
“Good. I don’t want you in the crosshairs.” Pressing my lips to hers, I let them linger. The taste of her mouth is otherworldly. I’ve never met a woman quite like Ava. She’s strong yet weak in a way. She’s full of life but she craves the darkness that I give her. Time after time, she lets me rule her body in ways that she never thought she would. Pulling away, I look down at her before I speak.
“You will tell me if they suspect you.” Ava shakes her head as I realize she thought that was a question. “I didn’t ask you that, Ava. I’m telling you. You will tell me if you ever feel threatened by either of them.” She locks her eyes with mine, a silent understanding washing between us.
I may not have the right kind of feelings, but I refuse to let anything happen to her. I pull out of her as she whimpers, making me grin.
“You enjoy my cock that much?” Her smile says it all. Anything and everything I need to know is plastered across that gorgeous face.